Gerwen
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
First attested as ghaeruwen in 1281. Etymology unknown. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from Middle Dutch gaerwen (“prepare, tan”) or from a term cognate to English yarrow. Compare De Herven.
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
Gerwen n
- A village in Nuenen, Gerwen en Nederwetten, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
- Synonym: Narregat (Carnival nickname)
Derived terms edit
References edit
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN